Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Rishton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Preston. The role involves supporting a Year 4 pupil with SEN, ensuring tailored support to thrive academically and socially.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group support, aiding adaptive learning strategies, and promoting positive behaviour and well-being in an inclusive, collaborative environment. The position is full-time, with a start date in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting is desirable but not essential.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach to supporting children's needs.
• DBS check and relevant safeguarding training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for a child with SEN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering adaptive learning strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

One-to-one support

Behaviour management

Adaptive learning

Empathy

Team collaboration

SEN support

Job description

Location: Preston (PR1)
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:45am – 3:30pm)
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Preston. This full-time role will involve supporting a Year 4 pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring they have the tailored support needed to thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for a child with SEN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering adaptive learning strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school setting is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates with backgrounds in support work, behaviour management, SEMH support, or care work are strongly encouraged to apply – your skills are highly transferable!
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting children’s needs.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s education and development.
• Supportive school environment with a collaborative team.
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.25

If you are passionate about helping children succeed and have the skills to provide tailored support, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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SEN Teaching Assistant • Preston, Lancashire, England